Miroslav Radović

Miroslav Radović (Serbian Cyrillic: Мирослав Радовић; born 16 January 1984) is a Serbian former footballer who played as a winger.

Miroslav Radović
Radović with Legia Warsaw in 2011
Personal information
Full name Miroslav Radović
Date of birth (1984-01-16) 16 January 1984
Place of birth Goražde, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Winger
Youth career
Mladost Rogatica
2001–2003 Partizan
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2006 Partizan 49 (8)
2006–2015 Legia Warsaw 228 (53)
2015 Hebei China Fortune 5 (2)
2016 Olimpija Ljubljana 14 (2)
2016 Partizan 7 (2)
2016–2019 Legia Warsaw 48 (13)
Total 351 (80)
International career
2004–2006 Serbia U21[lower-alpha 1] 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Radović started his career with Partizan, before joining Polish club Legia Warsaw in the summer of 2006. He acquired Polish citizenship in January 2014.[1]

Club career

Partizan

After signing his first professional contract with Partizan in June 2003,[2] Radović was promoted to the senior squad under manager Lothar Matthäus during the 2003–04 campaign. He also made his UEFA Champions League debut that season, coming on as a substitute for Milivoje Ćirković in a 1–2 away loss against Porto on 26 November 2003.[3] In the following 2004–05 campaign, Radović helped Partizan win the national championship title with an unbeaten record. He also scored a memorable goal in the 88th minute that eliminated Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in the UEFA Cup round of 32.[4] In the 2005–06 season, Radović made 19 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals. He eventually left the club in the 2006 summer transfer window.

Legia Warsaw

On 30 June 2006, Radović signed with Polish club Legia Warsaw on a four-year deal.[5] He made his official debut for the side on 22 July 2006, as they lost their Super Cup match 1–2 to Wisła Płock. On 12 August 2006, Radović scored his first goal for Legia in a 1–2 home league loss to GKS Bełchatów. He made a total of 27 league appearances and scored six goals in his first season at the club. In the following season, Radović won his first trophy with Legia by beating Wisła Kraków in the 2007–08 Polish Cup final after penalties.

In January 2009, Radović signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2012.[6] He subsequently became one of Legia's key players, being the team's top scorer in the 2010–11 season. In June 2011, Radović extended his contract with Legia on a three-year deal.[7] He scored both of his team's goals in a 2–2 home draw with Spartak Moscow in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League play-off round on 18 August 2011.[8] In Group C's second round, Radović scored an 89th-minute winning goal in a 3–2 home win over Hapoel Tel Aviv.[9] He also scored three goals in two games against Rapid București, as the club reached the competition's round of 32.[10][11]

Radović celebrating his goal for Legia in 2012

After seven years of playing in Poland, Radović won his first Ekstraklasa title in the 2012–13 season. He also led the club to the second league title in a row while scoring 14 league goals in the 2013–14 season. On 16 July 2014, Radović scored a 90th minute equalizer in a 1–1 draw with St Patrick's Athletic in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round.[12] He subsequently netted a brace in a 5–0 return leg victory.[13] On 30 July 2014, Radović was the scorer of two goals in his team's 4–1 win over Celtic.[14][15] However, the club was eliminated in the third qualifying round following a 0–3 forfeit loss at Celtic Park.[16]

Hebei China Fortune

In February 2015, Radović left Legia after almost nine years and signed a two-year contract with China League One club Hebei China Fortune.[17] He was one of the first acquisitions of newly appointed manager Radomir Antić. However, Radović missed the majority of the 2015 season due to an injury, making only five league appearances and scoring two goals, as the club gained promotion to the Super League.

Olimpija Ljubljana

On 8 February 2016, Radović signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Olimpija Ljubljana.[18] He immediately became an important part of the team, helping them win the league title for the first time in the club's history. On 8 June 2016, Radović mutually terminated his contract with the club.[19]

Return to Partizan

On 15 June 2016, after spending ten years abroad, Radović officially returned to his parent club Partizan. He signed a two-year deal and was given the number 10 shirt.[20] On 14 July 2016, Radović made his second debut for Partizan, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–0 home draw with Zagłębie Lubin in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. He scored his first goal upon his return to the club in a 2–0 away league win over Javor Ivanjica on 10 August 2016.

Return to Legia Warsaw

On 31 August 2016, Radović left Partizan, spending less than three months in his second tenure at the club, and returned to Legia Warsaw on a two-year deal. He converted a penalty in a 1–5 away loss against Real Madrid in Champions League's Group F on 18 October 2016.[21] Two weeks later, Radović scored against the same opponent, this time at home, in an eventual 3–3 draw.

International career

Radović made his debut for the Serbia and Montenegro national under-21 team in their successful qualifying campaign for the 2006 UEFA European Championship. He was omitted from the main 22-man squad for the final tournament held in Portugal. In September 2006, Radović played for the Serbia national under-21 team at the start of the qualifications for the 2007 UEFA European Championship, but again missed out on the final tournament.

Personal life

In June 2014, Radović married his long-time girlfriend Sandra.[22] The couple have three sons: Nikša,[23] Matej and Jakov.[24]

Career statistics
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[25]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Super Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Partizan 2003–04 First League of Serbia and Montenegro 18341—10—234
2004–05 First League of Serbia and Montenegro 19340—91—324
2005–06 First League of Serbia and Montenegro 12221—50—193
Total 498102—151—7411
Legia Warsaw 2006–07 Ekstraklasa 27611416010398
2007–08 Ekstraklasa 273525010—385
2008–09 Ekstraklasa 28340714010444
2009–10 Ekstraklasa 26240—30—332
2010–11 Ekstraklasa 28970———359
2011–12 Ekstraklasa 28651—97—4214
2012–13 Ekstraklasa 27560—6110406
2013–14 Ekstraklasa 271420—91—3815
2014–15 Ekstraklasa 10522—86002013
Total 2285336616246153032976
Hebei China Fortune 2015 China League One 5200———52
Olimpija Ljubljana 2015–16 Slovenian PrvaLiga 14200———142
Partizan 2016–17 Serbian SuperLiga 7200—20—92
Legia Warsaw 2016–17 Ekstraklasa 291100—72003613
2017–18 Ekstraklasa 11210—0000122
2018–19 Ekstraklasa 8020—3110141
Total 481330—103106216
Career total 35180498162731940493109

Honours

Club

Partizan

Legia Warsaw

Olimpija Ljubljana

Individual

Notes
  1. Official UEFA matches only

References
  1. "Miroslav Radović z polskim obywatelstwem" [Miroslav Radović with Polish citizenship] (in Polish). legia.net. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  2. "Ugovori za partizanovu decu" [Contracts for Partizan's children] (in Serbian). partizan.rs. 18 June 2003. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  3. "McCarthy ensures Porto progress". uefa.com. 26 November 2003. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
  4. "Radovic late show ousts Dnipro". uefa.com. 24 February 2005. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  5. "Miroslav Radović podpisał kontrakt" [Miroslav Radović signed a contract] (in Polish). legia.net. 30 June 2006. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  6. "Miroslav Radović podpisał nowy kontrakt z Legią" [Miroslav Radović signed a new contract with Legia] (in Polish). legia.net. 28 January 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  7. "Miroslav Radović przedłużył kontrakt z Legią" [Miroslav Radović extended his contract with Legia] (in Polish). legia.net. 27 June 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  8. "W Moskwie Legia zagra bez Radovica" [Legia will play without Radović in Moscow] (in Polish). warszawa.sport.pl. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  9. "Last-gasp winner sees Legia past Hapoel". uefa.com. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  10. "Legia raid Rapid for maximum points". uefa.com. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  11. "Radović helps send Legia into round of 32". uefa.com. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  12. "Late Legia goal denies St Pat's victory". uefa.com. 16 July 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  13. "Legia score five to ease past St Patrick's". uefa.com. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  14. "Legia run ten-man Celtic ragged". uefa.com. 30 July 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  15. "Legia benefiting from Radović wisdom". uefa.com. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  16. "Celtic v Legia match report". uefa.com. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  17. "OFFICIAL: MIROSLAV RADOVIĆ LEAVES LEGIA WARSAW". legia.com. 27 February 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  18. "Zeleno-beli močnejši za izkušenega napadalca" [Green-Whites stronger for an experienced forward] (in Slovenian). nkolimpija.si. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
  19. "NK Olimpija Ljubljana in Miroslav Radović sta se sporazumno razšla" [NK Olimpija Ljubljana and Miroslav Radović mutually parted ways] (in Slovenian). nkolimpija.si. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  20. "Ljubav vratila Radovića u Partizan!" [Love brought Radović back to Partizan!] (in Serbian). partizan.rs. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  21. "Real Madrid hit five as they sweep Legia aside". uefa.com. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  22. "Ślub Miroslava Radovicia" [Marriage of Miroslav Radović] (in Polish). legia.net. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  23. "Radović został ojcem!" [Miroslav Radović became a father!] (in Polish). legionisci.com. 16 January 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  24. "Miroslav Radović ponownie został ojcem!" [Miroslav Radović became a father again!] (in Polish). legia.net. 27 May 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  25. Miroslav Radović at Soccerway
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